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outreach
HEALTH
Metro: Anti-violence
Bradley-Angle House provides em ergency shelter
for woman identified dom estic violence survivors and a
support group for women battered by women Also
provides individual support and advocacy for queer
youth of all genders who have expenenced emotional,
physical or sexual abuse Free, confidential and safe
(Kamron kamrong9bradleyangle org ) (7/04)
C la c k a m a s W om an's S e rv ic e s offers shelter sup
port and resource referral to survivors of domestic and
sexual violence Lesbian, bi and trans fnendfy Wheelchair
accessible TTD, relay calls and collect c a ls accepted
(Office 503 7222366 Crisis Une 503654 2288)0/04)
Portland Women's C risis Line operates a 24-hour
crisis intervention hotkne for survivors of domestic and
sexual violence and provides information and referrals for
shelter, counsekng. support groups and community educa
tion Foreign language translation avaiable (503-2355333
or 888-235-5333 m w urrtedway pdxorg/famky/
pdxwomen html) (7 /04)
Metro: Recovery
Extended Family hosts queer friendly Alcoholic»
Anonymous meetings at Metropolitan Community
Church of Portland (5 30 pm daily 2400 NE
Broadway 7 (7/04)
Lunch Bunch hosts queer-fnendfy Alcoholics Anonymous
meetings at Metropolitan Community Church of Portland.
(Noon daily. I pm Sunday 2400 NE Broadway) (7/04)
Live and Let Live Club hosts daily 12-step meet
mgs and monthly clean and-sober activities for the
queer recovery community (2940A SE Belmont St
503 238-6091 7 (7/04)
R a in b o w R e c o v e ry is an Al-Anon group with a queer
focus for those seeking to recover from the effects of
someone else's drinking M eets weekly at Bethlehem
Lutheran Church, (6 pm Thursday 1244 NE 39th A ve)
(7/04)
Sex Addicts Anonymous is a 12-step program for
those suffenng from addictive sexual behaviors Any
gender and sexual orientation is welcome
(503-452-5961 www portlandsaa org.) (7/04)
Box951. Tualatin. Off 97062 www safe4all org) O KA)
Metro: Health
Portland GLBTQ Yoga Alliance a group of teach
ers from various tracktions and studws. helps sexual
m ronty and HIV posrtrve people find yoga classes that
are specificaly welcoming and/or expenenced m address
mg their special needs (www gayyogaportland com
bart9stonewakchoolorg 7(7/04)
Portland G LBT Support Croup helps people deal
mg with mental health issu es such as depression, anxi
ety and post traumatic stre ss disorder Lightly struc
tured activities, group chats and e-mail offer a safe envi
ronment (Jerry 503666-8059.
portlandglbtsupportQyahoogroups com ) (7/04)
lOthAve 503 294-7440)0/04)
SOCIAL
Metro: Arts & Music
Bridget Vocei Eniim b l# seeks to empower and
inspire the gay. lesbian and bisexual community while
building bridges and promoting understanding with the
greater public Honors and strives for diversity in its
members, music and audiences (503233-9554
bndgesvocalensemble&yaboo com
rxmmixvtyoregonkre.com/cc/bridges.) (7/04)
Film FatelM w for single lesbians older than 30 who
enjoy watching m ovies M eets fourth Saturday of every
month. (360-694 4163 )1 7/04)
Portland Gay Man's Chorus is open to singers,
support members and volunteers (503-226-2588
www.pdxgmc.org.) (7/04)
Portland Lesbian Choir is a nonaurttioned commu
mty choir that welcom es singers, supportive members
and volunteers, (porttancAeabianchoir9hotmail. com
www.plchoir. org.) (7/04)
Root Connection is a social gathering for gay men
who are artists, w riters or m usicians or who pursue
some creative activity. Monthly poducks on die second
Friday (Cad 503-284-2971 ) (7/04)
The Rons City Gay Freedom Band provides an art«
dc outlet to queers and supportive friends of varying m usi
cal s k i levels Performs a variety of styles from claencal
to contemporary m annual and special event concerts.
(503-790-2170 infoOrcgfb org www.rcglb.org.) O/OH)
Asian l PadBe Islander I, ishtsas and Gays is
a nonprofit community voice te r gay. lesbaxi and bi Asian
and Fteafic Wanders A ctivities include poducks. recre
ational outings and cultural events Friendly environment
to meet and connect with other API (PO Box <2661.
Portland. Off 97232. aplgpdx9yehoo.can.) 0/04)
Bad G M s
is a so cn l and educational leather and
B/D /S/M dub ter self identifod women with an empha
sis on safety and education. W orkshops, dneusenns.
events and parties. Women of s i onentabons and prefer
en cet can connect and ask questions during the Klaky
Tuesday
(503-9722233 w v m p d x M ^ m U O /0 4 )
C a sc a d e F ly a sa are gay laeban and bi akators, both pri-
ano profiysieoriflL f» vrasningrori. unsfjon ano souow n
uTufin uon/m W i tanner m eew igi f i roroano ansa.
(503-701 7922 cas6yers9yaboo.com
www.geoatm.can/caslfyen.) (7/04)
vm s
Team Tennis meets
Sundays at University of
Portland. All levels of play
welcom e. First time « free.
Luka's Perry Playhouse is a social
group ter self-identifying women who
are into S/M . Play parties are held on
the second Saturday of the month.
<8:30 am-noon 5057359058
or 503-282 7210.
rayscottvwa&yahoo com.)
(505231-3992 UukstOexote com.
www spxetech. com/'- awntte-Tulu htm)
(7/04)
(7/04)
Men Over 40 >s a small social
group that meets alternate Thursday
evenings (503-246-5795.)(7104)
Central Oregon:
Social
Northwest Gender Alliance is
a social and support organization for
cross-dressers and transsexuals
Monthly open meetings and socials
Social group for gay and bi
men m central Oregon.
Monthly dinners, annual barbe
cue and holiday parties.
(541-312-8881 7(7/04)
(PO Box 4928. Portland. OR 97208.
503-646-2802 www nwgwpdx org.)
(7/04)
The Lesbian Network of
Central Oregon welcomes
Oregon Men Enjoying
Naturism is a social organization
all lesbian, bi and trans women
for monthly activities, Including
potlucks. dances and drum
ming circles. (541-317-8457.)
(7/04)
for gay male naturists/nudisls.
Potluck social third Sunday of every
month ( omenpdx0yahoo.com.
ORGAN (Oregon Regional
Gay and Nakad) is a social dub
The Multnomah County Health Department
STD Program offers testing and treatment for sexual
ly transmitted diseases. HIV testing and hepatitis A and
B vaccinations By appointment or walk in Most insur
ance plans accepted, slidmg scale fee Se habla
espariol (9 am 5 pm Monday Friday except 1-5 pm
for gay men who enjoy being nude.
Monthly potlucks and events.
G uests are invited to attend two
events before deciding on member
ship (PO Box 3152. Portland. OR
Wednesday Sixth Floor. 426 SW Stark St.
503-9883700) (7/04)
Lesbigay Gorge meets
the second Monday of every
month at United Church of
C hrist in The Dalles.
V isitors to the area welcome.
(7:306:30 pm.
I l l EFifth S t 541-298-3879
or 541-5062951.
lesbigaygorge9charter.net.)
97293-3152.
organ_mfoQorqan-pcbt org
wwworgan-pdx.org) (7/04)
(7/04)
POX Woman Riders share a love
Womenspace provides a confidential shelter for
women and children who have been abused physically,
sexually or emotionally; a 24-hour hot line; and a drop-in
advocacy center for any victim of domestic violence
Spanish speaking available Hosts to a lesbian and bi
women's support group. (Cnsis: 800-281-2800
Business 541 4856232.) ( 7/04)
of m otorcydng. AX women, bike
types and s k i levels welcome Let's
all get out and ride together1
Southern
Oregon: Social
(vngovyxynQyahoo com.
groups yahoo com/group/
pdxwomenhders) (7/04)
A gay Pinochle Group invites
others to play cards Sundays at
Hobo's. (6 pm 120 NW Third Ave.
Mike 503-2036426.) (7/04)
AbdHI-EIHs Lambda
Community Canter plays
Vana O'Brien it a widow with an unlikely friend in Talking Heada from
triangle productions!
Portland Bisaxual Woman is a
Willamette Valley: Recovery
Eugena SAA is a 12-step fellowship for those who
are suffenng from addictive sexual behaviors. Sexual
onentation is not an issue (541 342 5582
www eugenesaa com) (7/04)
CO Q 8URE is a social group for people who were
assigned a female sex at birth but identify otherwise
(female-to male, genderqueer. drag king, etc ). First
Sunday meetings are open to partners and families of
any configuration. (503471-1515.
gnxjpsyahoo.com/group/coqsure.) (7/04)
Dyka Night Portland takes over a bar every other
Saturday night and a coffeehouse every other Sunday
afternoon. Sign up on the e-matl list at
www.technodyke com/dykerw^it.
(dykeoightportland&yahoocom ) (7/04)
50^ lesbian social group for women m eets on the
third Saturday of the month (4 7 pm. 503-642-3360 or
503-286-3575 ) (7/04)
Funny Ladies Taa and Poaay Society is a social
group for lesbians 35 and older. They meet for a potluck
on the second Saturday of each month E-mail new slet
ter * free on request, (Hataps9aol com ) 0/04)
Gay Meditation Group is a casual, nonrelgwus
group for gay and bi men to meet, meditate together
and sociable (7 30 pm Tuesdays. Dean SidweV
503-9976319.) (7/04)
Imperial Sovereign Roee Court of Oregon is the
oldest gay. lesbian, bi and tmns social/fund-raising organi
zation In the state of Oregon Meetings are the first two
Mondays of each month (www rosecourt.org) (1/04)
Jew ish Gay Men's Group— call for meeting time
and place. (503-246-5939 efrwm leviBaof.com .) (7/04)
le ather Night and Red Hanky Social is the first
and third Friday of each month at Gad's Dirty Duck
(9 pm-mdnight 439 NW Third Ave. 503-224-8446
pdx8altydg0eol.com.) (7/04)
Metro: General
ond Thursday planning meeting Ann
Richmond 505287- 7124.) (7/04)
Metro: Sexual
YWCA of Graatar Portland Counseling Center
offers sliding fee scale counseling for individuals, cou
ples and groups m a safe, confidential and supportive
environment Also offers a Sexual Mmonties Women
Support Group on Thursdays and an FtM Trauma
Survivor Support Group on W ednesdays ( l i f t SW
(Patty 505234-7868. Bob
505231-5135. pattyfrenchS7
9hotma4.com.) 0/04)
(7/04)
Willamette Valley: Health
Metro: Mental Health
and couples welcome
www geoates.eom//omenpdx/.)
SA FE (Stop Abuse for Everyone) provides
resources for sexual mmonties who fall through the
cracks of traditional dom estic violence services. (PO
watching, nature w alks, archaeology,
camping, kayaking, star gazing and
an occasional 'le c tu re ' No experi
ence necessary (6 4 5 8 30pm sec
support and discussion group for bi and questioning
women. Women of any age. race, ahkty or cultural ori
gin are encouraged to attend. Topic discussion meet
mgs second and fourth Fridays.
(portt8ndbrwomen9comcast.net) (7 /04)
Portland Laathar Man meet every second Saturday
for potluck and socializing Meet men into a leather
Mestyle » id keep abreast of leather happenings No
dues, no formal organization, no officers or board, just
leather socialization for the past 20 years.
(360 896-6665 plm9dtrecway com.) 0/04)
Portland Metro Prime Timer* is a social group for
mature gay men and those who appreciate them, com
ing together for social, educational and cultural purpos
e s (PO Box 5884. Portland. OR 97228 503-2864613
sexual/altem ative sexuality dub in the Northwest, is
open to all orientations, fetishes and lifestyles that « e
safe, sane and consensual Monthly meetings, work
shops and newsletter. (503-972-1969.
rcdc9teleport.com www red co tg ) (7/04)
Boyboys w a fun, social gathering for gay and bi men
who are interested in a healthy vegetarian or vegan
fifestyle A vBriety of activities and monthly potlucks on
the last Friday (veggíeguysÚaolcom .) (7/04)
What Am I Doing Hors is a social group for les-
bans ages 40 to 55. (pennyjfMhhefreesite com
www whatamidotng/here no-fnts net.) (7/04)
The L aab ie a C a rd a n D e b is a group of women who
love gardens and gardening. They exchange plants
seeds, advice and encouragement while having a good
time C a l or e-mad for a copy of the newsletter and
information about upcorrxng events. (Kathe
Woman Who Cook and Recipe Exchange holds
a potluck the first Saturday of every month for women
who love to cook. eat. meet new friends and share
great food. (5053569552. /vr9pcu com > (7/04)
503-909-2002. IgcOspaitone com ) (7/04)
L iahlaee f la y in g Nature and B risr.es (LEN S)
The Gey Women'* Golf Group welcom es at levels
of players, (www turfgirbr com ) (7/04)
at Ankeny Street Studio. C lasse s for different dance
styles start the first Friday of each month. Also a
monthly dance social. (503-2365129.
o u t dancingdyahoo com) (7/04)
10310 N Vancouver Way
www.hevsnet.com/chama/wow) (7/04)
is a kxvteving group of women who enjoy exploring a l
aspects of the environment A ctivities include bird
(Dawn and Tami 503-6552782. nccl 127&hotmailcom.
wwwgeocibtes.com/ncc 1127/forestpdx.) (7/04)
Out Dancing teaches dancing for same-sex couples
900 NW Sixth Ave. 9253 503-227 0605
rlghtonlesbo 3 Oyehoo.com) (7/04)
503 - 226 - 7919 . ) ( 7 / 04 )
FO REST Group outings are cooperative adventures
for women Participants are responsible for providing
their own equipment and choosing outings appropriate
for their skill and fitness level All s k i levels welcome
Portland Stata University Queers and Allies
A peer faciktated Lesbian Places stew A Social
C reep for women of any age m eets first end third
W ednesdays to talk about changing topics. (6 3 0 6 pm.
seriously interested in the natural history of turds, plants
and anim als to go out bmkng botanizing, tracking, etc
and to explore the meereng of what we aee. (Beth
the Douglas County FflV Resource C enter in Roseburg
(7/04)
offers educational and social programming to queer and
nonqueer community on campus and beyond. Also
helps with support and referral services for people of aH
orientations Non-PSU students are welcome to attend
activities and meetings (441A Smith Memorial Center.
Wo m an o f th o R iv o rs . the Portland/Vancouver
chapter of Women on W heels, is a motorcycle club for
afi women who ik e to ride. W e meet monthly at Jubito,
riding clinics « id take day trips. (5 pm second
Lesbian Natere Bat Network forming ter women
Gay Man's Movia Night is every second Friday at
(Eileen 503-762-4742 www ama/ondragons org)
or 360-254-1718. pdxpnmetimers9yahoo com
www.geocittes.com/pdxprimetimers.) (7/04)
Rose City Discussion Club, the largest open pan
Metro: Physical Recreation
Adventure Group. Portland s gay and lesbian out
doors group, organizes a variety of activities year round,
inducing hiking, walking, museum and garden tours,
cross-country and downhdt skxng. rafting and mountain
biking. (PO Box 2201. Portland OR 972062201
505452-5690 w w w acM nturegmup org.) (7/04)
Siskiyou B M .. Ashland.
Mailing address ■ PO Box 927,
Ashland. OR 97520.
5414856990 www abde&s org) (7/04)
The Amazon Dragons is a lesbian-focused competi
tive dragon boat racing club Recruiting new members in
2004 Work hard, meet new people, and have fun
The Lesbian Equestrian Group gets together for
equestrian activities in the Pacific Northwest. (Denise
503-654-3865. Lynn 5 03 777 2339 kelrav9rdropcom.)
(7/04)
1825 SW Broadway. 503 725-5681
queersandalkes9ma4.pdx edu.
wwwqueersanda&es.pdx edu.)(7/04)
host to social events and
groups. Cafi for schedule (717
The Pacific Coast Yacht D u b welcom es gay and
lesbian sailboat and powerboat owners to cru se the
WiHamette River. Columbia River and Multnomah
Channel Promotes good fellowship and safe boating.
(503-3458523. pcyckjb9earthlink net.) (7/04)
The Portland Gay and Lssbian Bowfhtg
Association is in its 26th season' M eets Sundays at
Hollywood Lanes. Drop-Ins welcome anytime (330 pm.
4030 NE Halsey St. Mailing address PO Box 80002.
Portland. OR 97208-1002 5057220438.
bowlpdx9aol.com. www pdxbowl com ) (7/04)
(6:30 pm dessert potluck, 7 pm movie. 832 Highland St.
541440-2761.) (7 /04)
Willamette Valley:
Physical Recreation
The OUTdoor Group is a friendly, inclusive bunch
of Eugene people who go biking, hiking, skating,
mushroom hunting, skiing, hot springing and just
about any other activity you can dream up. O ccasional
weekend camping (Kim 541-484-2147 klms9efn org
www.outdoorgroup.org.) (7 /0 4 )
Frontrunner and Walkers >s a queer fitness and
social group in Eugene that m eets every Saturday morn
ing £9 am. 15th and Agate Davis 541-3451481 or
Sadie 5416852692) (7/04)
Eugene's G LBT Tennis Group meets every Saturday
and Sunday, weather permitting (Noon. West 20th
Avenue and Polk Street 541687-9689
kfranken89yahoo.com.) (7/04)
Willamette Valley: Social
The CapNol Forum is a gay/lesbian nonprofit social
service organization serving the mid-Willamette Valley.
(5053650006 PO Box 663. Salem. OR 97308-0663
www salem cf.org.) (7/04)
W hether you're a running novice or a seasoned
marathoner. Portland Frontrunnara welcom e gay.
lesbian, bi and trans people of all abilities and inter
eats. (5036194626 wwwportlandfronlrvnners.org.)
(7 /0 4)
p
Cow Rustical The Willamette Valley Mixed
GALA Chorus rehearses Sundays at Unitarian
Universalist Congregation of Salem . (4 6 3 0 pm. 5090
Center St NE 505364 2370. confhience9aol.com.
www.confluencechorusorg)(7/04)
Portland Upstrsam is a swim team for the gay and
lesbian community that offers coeched workouts for a l
skill levels Come swim with the Pups and improve your
health and techniques. Practices are noon Sundays at
Columbia Pool. (7701N Chatauqua BM .
swimpdx9yahoo com www geoa0es.com/swimpdx)
0 / 04)
Eugene's Gay Movie Night group gets together to
view and discuss queer film s. (7 pm Thursdays.
kfranken89yahoo com.) (7/04)
The Rosa City Softball Aaaoetatlon is an adult
softball league for the gay. lesbian, bi and trans com
munity W e offer an open division (co-ed) and a
women's division W e are affiliated with the North
Am erican Gay Am ateur Athletic Alliance
<503 5524769. www.portlandgaysoftballcom
www nagaa org.) (7/04)
Roeetown Ramblers Portland's gay and lesbian
square dance dub. dances at mainstream and plus lev
els (PO Box 5352. Portland. OR 972265352
www rosetownramblers com.) (7/04)
RoundeAbout ForBawH offers social dancing d e ss
a s. including cued waltz and two-step n rounds Singles
Lavender Wonryn is a warm and friendy lesbian
group in Salem for support, fun and friendship Game
flights, bowtng, barbecues, bunco, camping. Rag foot-
b a l, etc. (K m S05581-S102.
www lavenderwomyn com) (7/04)
Lssbian Dawes Dub of Eugene teaches ongoing
balroom dance lessons (suselynd9yahoo.com ) (7/04)
L a efala a S a w in g C irc le m eets In the C orvaffs area
to e a t chat and work on projects of all kinds (Diene
541-5152754)0/04)
Marleaharry Satan meets monthly in Salem for
potlucks and (kscussnn of books touching on the
gay/lesbnn/bi experience (Cary 503-363-6036
manonbenysakjn9aol.com.) (7/04)
The R a in b o w K a n n o i C h ib offers a chance to get
together with other gey men and lesbnns and their
dogs In Eugene. (Bonnie 5416852793 )0/04)